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I've used the following organization on the cards:

CARD : Golden Dawn Title & GD (Chaldean) planetary rulership

CROWLEY'S DESCRIPTION FROM 777

DECAN IMAGES FROM THE

DECAN IMAGES FROM THE LIBER HERMETIS

LIBER HERMETIS

(this is the missing piece with the Liber T)(this is the missing piece with the Liber T)

LATER DECAN

LATER DECAN DESCRIPTIONS FROM IBN

DESCRIPTIONS FROM IBN EZRA, PICATRIX,

EZRA, PICATRIX, AGRIPPA, BRUNO

AGRIPPA, BRUNO

Inset: Color images from Palazzo Schifanoia and

Inset: Color images from Palazzo Schifanoia and 3 separate B&W 3 separate B&W Images fromImages from Astrolabium Planum that resemble the Liber T ima Astrolabium Planum that resemble the Liber T images, however vaguelyges, however vaguely Four versions of the Decans’ images

Four versions of the Decans’ images

a. Ibn Ezra describes the Vedic astrological images, with strange variations at times (often human/animal chimerae). a. Ibn Ezra describes the Vedic astrological images, with strange variations at times (often human/animal chimerae). b. Images from

b. Images from The PicatrixThe Picatrix (aka al-Majriti’s (aka al-Majriti’s Goal of the WiseGoal of the Wise)… much in common with the Indian descriptions but)… much in common with the Indian descriptions but incorporate connotations and significance resembling those from Agrippa.

incorporate connotations and significance resembling those from Agrippa. c. Agrippa’s images from

c. Agrippa’s images from Occult PhilosophyOccult Philosophy, along with meanings/powers. Most animal elements are gone, and the, along with meanings/powers. Most animal elements are gone, and the Decans are specifically associated with day-to-day activities

Decans are specifically associated with day-to-day activities and human events.and human events. d. Giordano Bruno’s images of the Decans i

d. Giordano Bruno’s images of the Decans inn De Umbris Idearum De Umbris Idearum

DREKKANA FROM VEDIC ASTROLOGY :

Egyptian Decans traveled to India Egyptian Decans traveled to India and returned transformedand returned transformed

Crowley's

777 777

attributions

: “ : “

EGYPTIAN” GOD, EGYPTIAN NAME, ANGELIC NAME:

GOETIC DEMO

GOETIC DEMON BY

N BY DAY:

DAY: (Crowley’s description)

(Crowley’s description)

GOETIC DEMON BY NIGHT: (Crowley’s description)

(descriptions & seals are from Mathers’ translation of the L

EMEGETONEMEGETON

))

2 of

2 of Wands : Wands : DominionDominion ... 55 3 of

3 of Wands : Wands : VirtueVirtue ... 6 6 4 of Wands

4 of Wands : Completion...: Completion... 88 5 of Wands :

5 of Wands : Strife...Strife... 26 26 6 of Wands : Victory...

6 of Wands : Victory... 2929 7 of

7 of Wands : Wands : ValorValor ... 3030 8 of Wands : Swiftness...

8 of Wands : Swiftness... 4848 9 of Wands

9 of Wands : Strength...: Strength... 4949 10 of

10 of Wands : Wands : OppressionOppression... 5151 2 of Cups

2 of Cups : Love: Love... 2020 3 of Cups

3 of Cups : Abundance...: Abundance... 2323 4 of Cups : Luxury...

4 of Cups : Luxury... 2525 5 of Cups :

5 of Cups : Disappointment...Disappointment... 4343 6 of Cups :

6 of Cups : Pleasure...Pleasure... 4444 7 of Cups : Debauch...

7 of Cups : Debauch... 46 46 8 of

8 of Cups : Cups : IndolenceIndolence ... 6363 9 of

9 of Cups : Cups : HappinessHappiness ... 6565 10 of

10 of Cups : Cups : SatietySatiety ... 67 67 2 of Swords : Peace...

2 of Swords : Peace... 37 37 3 of Swords :

3 of Swords : Sorrow...Sorrow... 3838 4 of Swords

4 of Swords : Truce...: Truce... 4141 5 of Swords :

5 of Swords : Defeat...Defeat... 5858 6 of

6 of Swords : Swords : ScienceScience ... 6060 7 of Swords :

7 of Swords : Futility...Futility... 6161 8 of Swords

8 of Swords : Interference...: Interference... 1515 9 of Swords : Cruelty...

9 of Swords : Cruelty... 17 17 10 of Swords

10 of Swords : Ruin...: Ruin... 1919

2 of Disk

2 of Disks : s : ChangeChange ... 5252 3 of Disk

3 of Disks : s : WorksWorks ... 5454 4 of Disks

4 of Disks : Power: Power... 56 56 5 of Disk

5 of Disks : s : WorryWorry ... 1010 6 of Disks

6 of Disks : Success...: Success... 1111 7 of Disks : Failure...

7 of Disks : Failure... 1313 8 of Disk

8 of Disks : s : PrudencePrudence ... 3232 9 of

9 of Disks : Disks : GainGain ... 3434 10 of Disks

10 of Disks : Wealth: Wealth ... 3535

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SOURCESOURCES:: ... 6969

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METRODORUSETRODORUS&& THE THEAASTROLOGICALSTROLOGICALMM NEMOTECHNIC NEMOTECHNICSS... 7474 Y

YATES ONATES ONBBRUNORUNO&& THE THEDDECANSECANS... 7777 FROM

FROMOORIGENRIGEN’’SSC C ONTRAONTRAC C ELSUM ELSUM ... 7878 A

A NIMAL NIMALHHEADEDEADEDGGODSODS&& THE THESSOULS OFOULS OFSSTARSTARS... 7979 T

THEHEEEGYPTIANGYPTIANDDECANSECANS:: ZZODIAC ATODIAC ATDDENDERAHENDERAH... 8080 FROM

FROMC C ORPUSORPUS H H ERMETICUM ERMETICUM :: STOBÆISTOBÆI HERMETICUMHERMETICUM VIVI... 8989 INDEX INDEX... 9090 W W A A N N D D S S C C U U P P S S D D I I S S K K S S S S W W O O R R D D S S

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What’s new in version 2.3

Many thanks to Kwaw for tipping me off to a place

Many thanks to Kwaw for tipping me off to a place where I could study some of

where I could study some of

Gundel’s

Gundel’s Dekane und Dekans

Dekane und Dekansternbilder

ternbilder tables. Based on Crowley’s set and some of t

tables. Based on Crowley’s set and some of the

he

transcription errors in

transcription errors in Liber 777

Liber 777 , it looks like he consulted the British Museum’s copies

, it looks like he consulted the British Museum’s copies

of the

of the Barbarica

Barbarica or else

or else Histoire de la mag

Histoire de la magie

ie by Paul Christian (

by Paul Christian (who may have gone

who may have gone to

to

the

the Barbarica

Barbarica himself).

himself).

According to Gundel

According to Gundel , , the “Egyptian Names of the Decans” in

the “Egyptian Names of the Decans” in 777

777 are actually

are actually

from Egyptian (!) by way of

from Egyptian (!) by way of Hephaiston, Firmicus and the

Hephaiston, Firmicus and the Sphaera

Sphaera Barbarica

Barbarica..

Crowley’s “Names” are degraded Hellenistic Egyptian, by way

Crowley’s “Names” are degraded Hellenistic Egyptian, by way of Greek (Hephaiston)

of Greek (Hephaiston)

and Latin (Firmicus)… (for example:

T

OS ARKOS ARK

T

_HOSOLA_HOSOLA

T

_HESOGAR_HESOGAR

).

). Interesting,

Interesting,

though a little far afield from clarifying a Tarot deck. If anyone wants these Egyptian

Name tables added le

Name tables added let me know. On the o

t me know. On the other hand, I have N

ther hand, I have NO idea where the

O idea where the Hermetis

Hermetis

decan names come from. I’ve managed to track down a copy of the Gundel, and am

going to start translating the relevant bits.

Looking over Gundel also proved

Looking over Gundel also proved that Crowley’s “Egyptian Gods” are straight

that Crowley’s “Egyptian Gods” are straight

from Kircher’s “Names for the Decans”, (n.b.

from Kircher’s “Names for the Decans”, (n.b. though a polyglot genius, Kircher is

though a polyglot genius, Kircher is sort

sort

of a goofy footnote on the history of Egyptology: he thought he had translated

hieroglyphs completely and had not.) So in

hieroglyphs completely and had not.) So in 777

777 , Crowley was trying to

, Crowley was trying to

reconcile/synthesize all of these conflicting titles from various authors.

Additionally, some fascinating new material about the significance of all

Additionally, some fascinating new material about the significance of all the

the

animal headed figures in the deck related to Origen and his criticism of the Gnostics,

which provides a backhanded description of the

which provides a backhanded description of the Gnostic association of souls with star-

Gnostic association of souls with

star-figures and the archontic gates through which the soul passes after death. Especialy

figures and the archontic gates through which the soul passes after death. Especialy

useful was Zofia Am

useful was Zofia Ameisenowa’s 1949 artic

eisenowa’s 1949 article

le “Animal-Headed G

“Animal-Headed Gods, Evangelists,

ods, Evangelists,

Saints And Righteo

Saints And Righteous Men” from which I

us Men” from which I’ve

’ve provided quotes in

provided quotes in the “Appendix”

the “Appendix”

materials.

But as far as using

But as far as using the Liber T deck, I stumbled across something while

the Liber T deck, I stumbled across something while

rereading Patrick Harpur's

rereading Patrick Harpur's thrilling

thrilling Philosophers' Secret Fire

Philosophers' Secret Fire, that bears consideration,

, that bears consideration,

specifically with regard to the decanic

specifically with regard to the decanic images... In his riffing on Proust, Harpur

images... In his riffing on Proust, Harpur does a

does a

quick rundown of the basic ideas of the

quick rundown of the basic ideas of the Ars Memoriae

Ars Memoriae worth repeating here:

worth repeating here:

"The Technique was to picture memory as a theater or palace in

which

each thing to be remembered was assigned an image,

the more grotesque, comical, hideous, or ridiculous the

better, because it is these attributes we seem to be able to

recall most easily

. These striking images were then arranged in

clusters tableaux or rooms so

clusters tableaux or rooms so that in order to

that in order to remember

remember

everything - the points in a speech for instance - one h

everything - the points in a speech for instance - one had only to

ad only to

walk around the mental palace visiting

walk around the mental palace visiting each room and collecting

each room and collecting

each memory from its image in

each memory from its image in turn." (emphasis mine)

turn." (emphasis mine)

In synthesizing the decan

In synthesizing the decan material from the Hermetis and the other authors,

material from the Hermetis and the other authors, Negrini and

Negrini and

Serio opted for exactly the

Serio opted for exactly the mode of "grotesque, comical, hideous, or ridiculous" scenes

mode of "grotesque, comical, hideous, or ridiculous" scenes

that are supposed to charge and situate the image most easily within the

that are supposed to charge and situate the image most easily within the memory palace.

memory palace.

This would provide a reasonable explanation for some of the wackier choices and sly

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humor that simmers under some of the minors. It also underscores what I find so

appealing about the deck: classical i

appealing about the deck: classical ideas, occult structure, modern execution, bold

deas, occult structure, modern execution, bold

synthesis.

Harpur's words sent me to Yates'

Harpur's words sent me to Yates' Art of Memory

Art of Memory and her discussion of the higher

and her discussion of the higher

purpose of the Ar

purpose of the Art as it evolved durin

t as it evolved during the Renaissance: not

g the Renaissance: not to prevent forge

to prevent forgetting, but as

tting, but as

a means of access knowledge by internally reflecting the structure and patterns of the

universe. To quote Yates:

"The secret of this is, I

"The secret of this is, I believe, that

believe, that

the magical images were

regarded as, so to speak, inner talismans

... If the basic memory

systems used in

systems used in such a mem

such a memory system had...

ory system had... talismanic power,

talismanic power,

power to draw

power to draw down the celestial inf

down the celestial influences and spirits wit

luences and spirits within the

hin the

memory, such a memory would become that of the divine man in

intimate association with the divine powers of

intimate association with the divine powers of the Cosmos. And

the Cosmos. And

such a memory would also have...

the power of unifying the

contents of memory by basing it

contents of memory by basing it upon these images drawn

upon these images drawn

from the celestial worlds

." (AM pp 154-5... e

." (AM pp 154-5... emphasis mine)

mphasis mine)

Stars Eternal

Stars Eternal , anyone? The Ars Memoriae become especially relevant when we

, anyone? The Ars Memoriae become especially relevant when we

consider Metrodorus’ celestial structures and Bruno’s use of

consider Metrodorus’ celestial structures and Bruno’s use of astromagical Images. I’ve

astromagical Images. I’ve

included cursory material in the Appendix on these subjects. More to come in the future

as I can

as I can digest and assimiliate more informaiton

digest and assimiliate more informaiton

Looks like my next phase of

Looks like my next phase of research is going to focus on astrological magic and

research is going to focus on astrological magic and

the

the Ars Memoriae

Ars Memoriae… especially Bruno’s

… especially Bruno’s De Umbris Idearum.

De Umbris Idearum. I gotta make sense

I gotta make sense of

of

Gundels’

Gundels’ Dekan und Dekansternbi

Dekan und Dekansternbilder

lder or die trying!

or die trying!

WHAT’S NEW in VERSION 2.2

Hermes Trismegistus to the rescue! For two years I’ve been operating under the

assumption that the general agreement between Decan

assumption that the general agreement between Decan images meant I had

images meant I had addressed

addressed

the topic. Then I was talking to a

the topic. Then I was talking to a Latinist friend who knew the

Latinist friend who knew the Liber Hermetis

Liber Hermetis, and

, and

discovered that the Decan images

discovered that the Decan images are often very different, and much more s

are often very different, and much more specific. Sure

pecific. Sure

enough, after picking through an untranslated

enough, after picking through an untranslated Hermetis

Hermetis with my small Latin (and less

with my small Latin (and less

Greek)… Note to self: ALWAYS GO TO THE PRIMARY TEXT.

In about 5 minutes, I spotted the description of the jug and s

In about 5 minutes, I spotted the description of the jug and scorpion in the 2 of

corpion in the 2 of

Swords. The hybrid dog-serpent-pi

Swords. The hybrid dog-serpent-pinecone in the 2 of Cups. AND the

necone in the 2 of Cups. AND the man holding his

man holding his

head in the 2 of

head in the 2 of Disks! Hair on end, I quickly dragged out the Zoller translation which

Disks! Hair on end, I quickly dragged out the Zoller translation which

I’d bought for research on

I’d bought for research on the Behenian stars.

the Behenian stars.

Eureka! All of the question marks, all of the confusion about the unknown

characters, and even more, it all blends pretty seamlessly with the mythology and

Thelemic/Gnostic overlay through which I’ve already been gnawing. Negrini & Serio

blended the confl

blended the conflicting Decan im

icting Decan images, personifying them

ages, personifying them as mythological fig

as mythological figures, but

ures, but

the

the Hermetis

Hermetis was

was the baseline. Interpolations from Picatrix/Drekkana/Bruno usually

the baseline. Interpolations from Picatrix/Drekkana/Bruno usually

occur where the

occur where the Hermetis

Hermetis is vague or nonspecific. Read the Hermetis text I’ve added

is vague or nonspecific. Read the Hermetis text I’ve added

below and 99% of

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Some minor mythology questions still to be solved, but the bulk is done. For what

it’s worth, I finally figured out that Crowley’s “Egyptian Names of the Decans” in

it’s worth, I finally figured out that Crowley’s “Egyptian Names of the Decans” in Liber

Liber

777 777 are taken almost

are taken almost wholesale from Paul Christian’s decan tables in

wholesale from Paul Christian’s decan tables in History and

History and

Practice of Magic

Practice of Magic (which most likely come from Kircher). I’ve included the

(which most likely come from Kircher). I’ve included the chart as an

chart as an

appendix.

VERSION 2.15

Fixed some typos, gli

Fixed some typos, glitches and, outright m

tches and, outright mistakes…

istakes… removed som

removed some tangential

e tangential

decans notes at the end and added the

decans notes at the end and added the Table of contents per people’s requests.

Table of contents per people’s requests.

Making some headway on the

Making some headway on the attributions of the divinities and Thelemic elements

attributions of the divinities and Thelemic elements

within the images.

It occurs to

It occurs to me that Nuit (aka

me that Nuit (aka Neith) is represented adamantly throughout these

Neith) is represented adamantly throughout these

images, but Hadit remains hidden (which he is because he is infinitely small). “His

symbols are our Sun, the serpent, the Fire Snake, the star Sothis, the planet Pluto, sperm,

the Will, the win

the Will, the winged globe, the Herm

ged globe, the Hermit, and the hidden f

it, and the hidden flame.”

lame.” Hadit is the princip

Hadit is the principal

al

speaker of the second chapter of the

speaker of the second chapter of the B

B

OOK OF THE

L

AW

, where he identifies himself as

the point in the center of the circle, the axle o

the point in the center of the circle, the axle of the wheel, the cube in the circle, "the

f the wheel, the cube in the circle, "the

flame that burns in every heart of man, and in the

flame that burns in every heart of man, and in the core of every star," and the

core of every star," and the

worshipper's own inner self. Hadit has been interpreted as the inner spirit of man, the

Holy Ghost, the sperm in which the DNA of man is

Holy Ghost, the sperm in which the DNA of man is carried, the Elixir Vitae. When

carried, the Elixir Vitae. When

juxtaposed with Nu

juxtaposed with Nuit in

it in L

L

IBER

L

EGIS

, Hadit represents each unique point-experience.

These point-experiences in aggregate comprise the sum of

These point-experiences in aggregate comprise the sum of all possible experience, Nuit.

all possible experience, Nuit.

Not to get all Thelem

Not to get all Thelemic, but I wonder

ic, but I wonder if tracking the l

if tracking the little glimmers of

ittle glimmers of Hadit

Hadit

against the span of Nuit is what Negrini had in

against the span of Nuit is what Negrini had in mind when he titled this deck

mind when he titled this deck Tarot of

Tarot of

the Stars Eternal

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15 (Path of Hé) Aries

15 (Path of Hé) Aries::

2-4 of Wands

2 of Wands : Dominion 2 of Wands : Dominion

The first decanate of Aries ruled by Mars

CROWLEY:

CROWLEY: Ascendant— Ascendant— A tall, dark, restless man, with keen flamecoloured eyes, bearing aA tall, dark, restless man, with keen flamecoloured eyes, bearing a sword

sword

LIBER HERMETIS:

The first decan of Aries has the face of Mars.

The first decan of Aries has the face of Mars. Its name is Aulathamas. It is an armed

Its name is Aulathamas. It is an armed

sign, upright, walking, having the likeness of a man,

sign, upright, walking, having the likeness of a man, standing on feet like claws, holding above his head

standing on feet like claws, holding above his head aa

double sided battle axe with both -hands. This rules the

double sided battle axe with both -hands. This rules the climate of Ocean.

climate of Ocean.

IBN EZRA: A head in the form of a dog with a candle in its left hand and a key in its right hand.

Banbakha (

Banbakha (a "Hindu sage"

a "Hindu sage" ) says it is a Moor; his eyes are black, and his eyebrows are straight, and

) says it is a Moor; his eyes are black, and his eyebrows are straight, and

he is of the giants’ race.

he is of the giants’ race. He is self-laudatory and is wrapped in a large white cloak wit

He is self-laudatory and is wrapped in a large white cloak with a rope

h a rope

girdle on it; he is irascible and stands on his feet.

PICATRIX: The form of a black man, restless and great in body having red eyes and holding a

cutting axe in his hand, girded about with

cutting axe in his hand, girded about with white garment; and there is great worth in this face

white garment; and there is great worth in this face. . And

And

this is a face of strength, high rank, and wealth without difference.

AGRIPPA: Therefore it is said, that in the first face of Aries, ascendeth the image of a black man,

standing and cloathed in a white garment, girdled about, of a great body, with reddish eyes, and

great strength, and like one that is angry; and this image signifieth and causeth boldness, fortitude,

loftiness and shamelesness;

BRUNO: In the first face of Aries is a man with a radiant black complexion, of immense stature,

with burning eyes and a grave countenance, standing clothed in a dazzling white garment.

VEDIC: The First Drekkana of Aries represents a dark complexioned man with a white cloth round

his waist, liberal minded, ready to don the garb of the Redeemer, oriented to protect, with awesome

red eyes & with a lifted axe. This is a human decanate and an armed decanate.

EGYPTIAN GOD: Aroueris (elder Horus)

EGYPTIAN NAME FOR DECAN: Assicean

ANGELIC NAME: Zazer

(

Extending Border)

GOETIC DEMON BY DAY: Bael (Cat, toad, man, or all at once)

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The First Principal Spirit is a King ruling in the East, called Bael. He maketh thee to go The First Principal Spirit is a King ruling in the East, called Bael. He maketh thee to go Invisible. He ruleth over 66 Legions of Infernal Spirits. He appeareth in divers shapes, Invisible. He ruleth over 66 Legions of Infernal Spirits. He appeareth in divers shapes, sometimes like a Cat, sometimes like a Toad,

sometimes like a Cat, sometimes like a Toad, and sometimes like a Man, and sometimes alland sometimes like a Man, and sometimes all these forms at once. He speaketh hoarsely. This is his character which is used to be worn as these forms at once. He speaketh hoarsely. This is his character which is used to be worn as a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee homage.

a Lamen before him who calleth him forth, or else he will not do thee homage.

GOETIC DEMON BY NIGHT: Phenex (Child-voiced phœnix)

The Thirty-Seventh Spirit is Phenex (or Pheynix). He is a great Marquis, and appeareth like The Thirty-Seventh Spirit is Phenex (or Pheynix). He is a great Marquis, and appeareth like the Bird Phoenix, having the Voice of a Child. He singeth many sweet notes before the the Bird Phoenix, having the Voice of a Child. He singeth many sweet notes before the Exorcist, which he must not regard, but by-and-by he must bid him put on Human Shape. Exorcist, which he must not regard, but by-and-by he must bid him put on Human Shape. Then he will speak marvellously of all wonderful Sciences if required. He is a Poet, good Then he will speak marvellously of all wonderful Sciences if required. He is a Poet, good and excellent. And he will be willing to perform thy requests. He hath hopes also to return and excellent. And he will be willing to perform thy requests. He hath hopes also to return to the Seventh Throne after 1,200 years more, as he said unto Solomon. He governeth 20 to the Seventh Throne after 1,200 years more, as he said unto Solomon. He governeth 20 Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou,

Legions of Spirits. And his Seal is this, which wear thou, etc.etc.

NOTES

:: (Chokmah in Atziluth) DOMINION / Mars in Aries(Chokmah in Atziluth) DOMINION / Mars in Aries A nice fiery start to the wheel of the Decans.

A nice fiery start to the wheel of the Decans. Mars is powerful in Aries and expressive of Will (Thelema) in itsMars is powerful in Aries and expressive of Will (Thelema) in its purest, "most exalted" form.

purest, "most exalted" form.

The Dorjes are both an instrument of power, and the daemonic ornamentation reminds us that this is the point of The Dorjes are both an instrument of power, and the daemonic ornamentation reminds us that this is the point of rupture between the eternal, supernal world, and its first manifestation in creation. And the shape mimics the rupture between the eternal, supernal world, and its first manifestation in creation. And the shape mimics the Goetic seal of Bael, first of the 72 Demons in the Lemegeton

Goetic seal of Bael, first of the 72 Demons in the Lemegeton The big scary, red-eyed dude holding

The big scary, red-eyed dude holding the crossed Wands from Frieda's original the crossed Wands from Frieda's original is a direct reference to is a direct reference to everyevery description of this Decan: red eyes, massive dark skinned man, white loincloth with rope belt. His cloven hooves description of this Decan: red eyes, massive dark skinned man, white loincloth with rope belt. His cloven hooves are not referenced, but I think this is a tip of the hat to the Beast and possibly to Aiwass(?).

are not referenced, but I think this is a tip of the hat to the Beast and possibly to Aiwass(?).

The “Egyptian god” Crowley assigns to this card is Aroueris, or the "elder Horus", deity of the ideal Universe; of The “Egyptian god” Crowley assigns to this card is Aroueris, or the "elder Horus", deity of the ideal Universe; of who it is said "he was begotten by Osiris and Isis when these were still in the bosom of their mother" i.e. Space. who it is said "he was begotten by Osiris and Isis when these were still in the bosom of their mother" i.e. Space. Again, this is the point when Divine fo

Again, this is the point when Divine force enters the Creation. So this Horus is ideal for Chokmah in Atziluthrce enters the Creation. So this Horus is ideal for Chokmah in Atziluth because he is conceived before his parents are manifest and divided into individual deities, and also Horus (as in because he is conceived before his parents are manifest and divided into individual deities, and also Horus (as in Crowley's new Aeon)

Crowley's new Aeon)

DuQuette reminds us that the six rays of light are a reference to the Sun (Tiphareth) which is exalted in DuQuette reminds us that the six rays of light are a reference to the Sun (Tiphareth) which is exalted in Aries.Aries. Again, images of unstoppable power. I'm reminded of Crowley's "Do what thou Wilt

Again, images of unstoppable power. I'm reminded of Crowley's "Do what thou Wilt Shall be the Whole of theShall be the Whole of the Law." In fact, this doesn't mean everyone can do what they want, but rather that

Law." In fact, this doesn't mean everyone can do what they want, but rather that when you are aware of your truewhen you are aware of your true Will, it is literally impossible that it will not make itself manifest, because if it is your true Will, the entire Universe Will, it is literally impossible that it will not make itself manifest, because if it is your true Will, the entire Universe will conspire and shuffle itself to align the necessary components to make it so. It is not the spoon that bends, it is will conspire and shuffle itself to align the necessary components to make it so. It is not the spoon that bends, it is yourself. There is no spoon. Power in its purest form. Dominion in

yourself. There is no spoon. Power in its purest form. Dominion in the purest sense of the word.the purest sense of the word.

3 of Wands : Virtue 3 of Wands : Virtue

The second decanate of Aries ruled by the Sun

CROWLEY:

CROWLEY: Succedent— Succedent— A green-clad woman, with one left bare from the ankle to the kneeA green-clad woman, with one left bare from the ankle to the knee

LIBER HERMETIS:

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face and a lotus of the kings open on its head. In the compass of the lotus there are stars of

face and a lotus of the kings open on its head. In the compass of the lotus there are stars of the splendor of

the splendor of

gold. He has also in his right hand a water jug which is called life, in his left a scepter the extremity of

which is bifurcated. This decan is clothed in

which is bifurcated. This decan is clothed in linen and he treads under both

linen and he treads under both his feet a tortoise entirely

his feet a tortoise entirely

covered with a net. This rules the climate of the Bactrians.

IBN EZRA: The figure of a women draped in clothes and a mantle, and she has one leg, and she

has the form of a horse.

PICATRIX:

PICATRIX: A woman dressed in green clothes

A woman dressed in green clothes and lacking in one

and lacking in one leg.

leg. And this is a

And this is a face of high

face of high

rank, nobility, worth, and kingship. OR… There ascends in the second face of Aries a woman

wearing a scarf and dressed in red, with also just one foot on the floor, her face resembling a lively

and angry horse. She is looking for her son, clothes, ornaments and her daughter.

AGRIPPA: In the second face ascendeth a form of a woman, outwardly cloathed with a red

garment, and under it a white, spreading abroad over her feet, and this image causeth nobleness,

height of a Kingdom, and greatness of dominion:

BRUNO: In the second face is a woman, not unattractive, wearing a white tunic, and over that a

cloak dyed in truly imperial purple. Her hair hangs freely and is crowned with laurel.

VEDIC: The Second Drekkana of Aries is described as representing a woman with a pot belly.

attired in a red cloth, horse faced, a lover of food & ornaments, single footed & thirsty. This is a

female decanate

EGYPTIAN GOD: Anubis

EGYPTIAN NAME FOR DECAN: Lencher

ANGELIC NAME: Bahhemei

(

Silent Sound)

GOETIC DEMON BY DAY: Agares (Old man, riding a crocodile and carrying a goshawk)

The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the Power of the East, and The Second Spirit is a Duke called Agreas, or Agares. He is under the Power of the East, and cometh up in the form of an old fair Man, riding upon a Crocodile, carrying a Goshawk upon cometh up in the form of an old fair Man, riding upon a Crocodile, carrying a Goshawk upon his fist, and yet mild in appearance. He maketh them to run that stand still, and bringeth back his fist, and yet mild in appearance. He maketh them to run that stand still, and bringeth back runaways. He teaches all Languages

runaways. He teaches all Languages or Tongues presently. He hath power also tor Tongues presently. He hath power also to destroyo destroy Dignities both Spiritual and Temporal, and causeth Earthquakes. He was of the Order of Dignities both Spiritual and Temporal, and causeth Earthquakes. He was of the Order of

Virtues. He hath under his government 31 Legions of Spirits. And this is his Seal or Virtues. He hath under his government 31 Legions of Spirits. And this is his Seal or Character which thou shalt wear as a Lamen before thee.

Character which thou shalt wear as a Lamen before thee.

GOETIC DEMON BY NIGHT: Halphas (Stock-dove with sore throat)

The Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or Malthous (or Malthas). He is a Great Earl, and The Thirty-eighth Spirit is Halphas, or Malthous (or Malthas). He is a Great Earl, and appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice. His Office is to appeareth in the Form of a Stock-Dove. He speaketh with a hoarse Voice. His Office is to build up Towers, and to furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and to send build up Towers, and to furnish them with Ammunition and Weapons, and to send Men-of-War to places appointed. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits,

War to places appointed. He ruleth over 26 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this, etc.and his Seal is this, etc.

NOTES

: Horus standing behind : Horus standing behind a woman with a a woman with a heron’s head, probably Benu as goddess of rebirthheron’s head, probably Benu as goddess of rebirth The Heron is one of the birds associated with the Bennu (phoenix) and is also considered to be the BA The Heron is one of the birds associated with the Bennu (phoenix) and is also considered to be the BA

(personality) both Ra and Osiris. Also, It was said that after the world was created, Horus landed on a perch, (personality) both Ra and Osiris. Also, It was said that after the world was created, Horus landed on a perch, known as the

known as the DJEBA DJEBA , which literally translates as finger, in order to rest, which consequently became considered , which literally translates as finger, in order to rest, which consequently became considered sacred. On some occasions, Horus was referred to as lord of the

sacred. On some occasions, Horus was referred to as lord of the DJEBA DJEBA (i.e. lord of the perch or lord of the finger), (i.e. lord of the perch or lord of the finger), a form in which he was especially worshipped at Buto, known as D

a form in which he was especially worshipped at Buto, known as D JEBAUTI JEBAUTI , meaning (ones) of the , meaning (ones) of the DJEBA DJEBA (the (the reason for the plural is not understood, and may just have been a result of Epenthesis, or Paragoge). The form of reason for the plural is not understood, and may just have been a result of Epenthesis, or Paragoge). The form of Djebauti eventually became depicted as an

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Perhaps this is Horus resting against the sacred perch which is also representative of the Ba of his father… i.e. Perhaps this is Horus resting against the sacred perch which is also representative of the Ba of his father… i.e.

taking the reins and ruling over Egypt which is the manly (Vir-tus) thing to do. taking the reins and ruling over Egypt which is the manly (Vir-tus) thing to do. Triple

Triple Lotus Lotus: the sacred blue lotus closes each night and descends below water, and is therefore sacred to the sun: the sacred blue lotus closes each night and descends below water, and is therefore sacred to the sun and associated with creation and rebirth

and associated with creation and rebirth Crowley in B

Crowley in BOOK OFOOK OFT T HOTH HOTH : “This card refers to Binah in the suit of Fire, and so represents the establishment of: “This card refers to Binah in the suit of Fire, and so represents the establishment of primeval Energy. The Will has been transmitted to the

primeval Energy. The Will has been transmitted to the Mother, who conceives, prepares, and gives birth to, itsMother, who conceives, prepares, and gives birth to, its manifestation…The meaning is harmonious, for this is the beginning of Spring. For this reason one sees the wand manifestation…The meaning is harmonious, for this is the beginning of Spring. For this reason one sees the wand taking the form of the Lotus in blossom. The Sun has enkindled the Great Mother.”

taking the form of the Lotus in blossom. The Sun has enkindled the Great Mother.”

4 of Wands : Completion 4 of Wands : Completion

The third decanate of Aries ruled by Venus

(Vedic/Egyptian rulership: Jupiter)(Vedic/Egyptian rulership: Jupiter)

CROWLEY:

CROWLEY: Cadent— Cadent— A restless man in scarlet robes, with golden bracelets on his hands andA restless man in scarlet robes, with golden bracelets on his hands and arms

arms

LIBER HERMETIS: The third decan of Aries has the face of Venus. Its name is

LIBER HERMETIS: The third decan of Aries has the face of Venus. Its name is D

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She is holding a four headed serpent on the top of a staff. The two heads in the middle are to

one side and the [other] two are to the opposite side. This rules the climate of the Lydians.

IBN EZRA: A yellow man whose hair is reddish, and he is irascible and contentious, and in his

hand are bracelets of wood and a wand, and his clothes are red, and he is a blacksmith, and he

desires to do good but he cannot.

PICATRIX: There ascends in the third face of Aries a man in red and white with red hair,

appearing to be angry and deeply concerned, holding a sword in his right hand and a horn in his left

hand, dressed in red. He is learned with a perfect knowledge of science and a skilled master in the

art of ironwork. He wishes for good and does not want evil.

AGRIPPA: In the third face ariseth the figure of a white man, pale, with reddish hair, and cloathed

with a red garment, who carrying on the one hand a golden Bracelet, and holding forth a wooden

staff, is restless, and like one in wrath, because he cannot perform that good he would. This image

bestoweth wit, meekness, joy and beauty:

BRUNO: In the third face stands a man with reddish hair, wearing ruddy clothing; with a bridle in

his left hand, wearing a bracelet and carrying a hardwood walking staff in his right hand. Restless

and wrathful, his face shows a longing for wealth which he can neither obtain nor hang on to.

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VEDIC: The Third Drekkana of Aries represents a yellow complexioned man, festooned in

cruelty, with artistic skill, a workaholic, unscrupulous, with an irate temparament, with lifted-up

stick, clad in

stick, clad in purple clothes.

purple clothes. This is an armed

This is an armed decanate and human.

decanate and human.

EGYPTIAN GOD: Horus

EGYPTIAN NAME FOR DECAN: Asentacer (corresponding angel to Lelahel.)

ANGELIC NAME: Satander

(

Radiance in Adversity)

GOETIC DEMON BY DAY: Vassago (Like Agares)

The Third Spirit is a Mighty Prince, being of the same nature as Agares. He is called Vassago. The Third Spirit is a Mighty Prince, being of the same nature as Agares. He is called Vassago. This Spirit is of a Good Nature, and his office is to declare things Past and to Come, and to This Spirit is of a Good Nature, and his office is to declare things Past and to Come, and to discover all things Hid or Lost. And he governeth 26 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal. discover all things Hid or Lost. And he governeth 26 Legions of Spirits, and this is his Seal.

GOETIC DEMON BY NIGHT: Malphas (Crow with sore throat)

The Thirty-ninth Spirit is Malphas. He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after he will put on The Thirty-ninth Spirit is Malphas. He appeareth at first like a Crow, but after he will put on Human Shape at the request of the Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a

Human Shape at the request of the Exorcist, and speak with a hoarse Voice. He is a MightyMighty President and Powerful. He can build Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy President and Powerful. He can build Houses and High Towers, and can bring to thy

Knowledge Enemies' Desires and Thoughts, and that which they have done. He giveth Good Knowledge Enemies' Desires and Thoughts, and that which they have done. He giveth Good Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he

Familiars. If thou makest a Sacrifice unto him he will receive it kindly and willingly, but will receive it kindly and willingly, but he willhe will deceive him- that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this,

deceive him- that doth it. He governeth 40 Legions of Spirits, and his Seal is this,

NOTES

::

This is almost a straight depiction of the H

This is almost a straight depiction of the H ERMETIS ERMETIS image with the fair man from the other four decanates added image with the fair man from the other four decanates added in the foreground.

in the foreground.

The erect woman on the horizon is Isis? Crowley in LIBER CORDIS CINCTI SERPENTE… Chaper 2, lines 7-16: The erect woman on the horizon is Isis? Crowley in LIBER CORDIS CINCTI SERPENTE… Chaper 2, lines 7-16:

“Moreover I beheld a vision of a river. There was a little boat thereon; and in it under purple sails “Moreover I beheld a vision of a river. There was a little boat thereon; and in it under purple sails was a golden woman,

was a golden woman,an image of Asi an image of Asi [aka ISIS] wrought in finest gold. Also the river was of blood, [aka ISIS] wrought in finest gold. Also the river was of blood, and the boat of shining steel. Then I loved her; and,

and the boat of shining steel. Then I loved her; and,loosing my girdleloosing my girdle , cast myself into the stream. , cast myself into the stream. I gathered myself into the little boat,

I gathered myself into the little boat, and for many days and nights did I love her, burning beautifuland for many days and nights did I love her, burning beautiful incense before her.

incense before her.

Yea! I gave her of the flower of my youth. Yea! I gave her of the flower of my youth.

But she stirred not; only by my kisses I defiled her so that she turned to blackness before me. But she stirred not; only by my kisses I defiled her so that she turned to blackness before me.

Yet I worshipped her, and gave her of the flower of my youth. Yet I worshipped her, and gave her of the flower of my youth. Also it came to pass, that th

Also it came to pass, that thereby she sickened, and corrupted before me. Almost I cast myself into theereby she sickened, and corrupted before me. Almost I cast myself into the stream.

stream.

Then at the end appointed

Then at the end appointedher body was whiter than the milk of the stars, and her lips red and warmher body was whiter than the milk of the stars, and her lips red and warm as the sunset, and her life of a white heat like the heat of the midmost sun

as the sunset, and her life of a white heat like the heat of the midmost sun..

Then rose she up from the abyss of Ages of Sleep, and her body embraced me. Altogether I melted into Then rose she up from the abyss of Ages of Sleep, and her body embraced me. Altogether I melted into her beauty and was glad.

her beauty and was glad.

The river also became the river of Amrit, and the little boat was the chariot of the flesh, and the sails The river also became the river of Amrit, and the little boat was the chariot of the flesh, and the sails thereof the blood of the heart that beareth me, that beareth me

thereof the blood of the heart that beareth me, that beareth me . O serpent woman of the stars! I, even . O serpent woman of the stars! I, even I, have fashioned Thee from a pale image of fine gold.

I, have fashioned Thee from a pale image of fine gold.””

Since the god of this decan is Horus, and he’s been manifesting in different forms throughout Aries, Perhaps the 3 Since the god of this decan is Horus, and he’s been manifesting in different forms throughout Aries, Perhaps the 3 Aries decans represent him(standing before his mother)

Aries decans represent him(standing before his mother) taking control of his birthright in the Osiris Cycle:taking control of his birthright in the Osiris Cycle: Dominion/Virtue/Completion

Dominion/Virtue/Completion

The four snakes from the Hermetis image have been interpreted as a kind of double caduceus at the center of the The four snakes from the Hermetis image have been interpreted as a kind of double caduceus at the center of the wheel of 4 Wands.

wheel of 4 Wands. Crowley in

Crowley in B BOOK OFOOK OFT T HOTH HOTH : “It is also referred to Venus in Aries, which indicates that one cannot establish one's: “It is also referred to Venus in Aries, which indicates that one cannot establish one's work without tact and gentleness. The wands are headed by the Ram, sacred to Chesed, the Father-god work without tact and gentleness. The wands are headed by the Ram, sacred to Chesed, the Father-god Amoun- Ra, as also to Aries; but at the other end of the wands are the Doves of Venus.”

Ra, as also to Aries; but at the other end of the wands are the Doves of Venus.” Vedic/Egyptian astrology assigns a

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16 (Path of Vau) Taurus

16 (Path of Vau) Taurus::

5-7 of Disks

5 of Disks : Worry 5 of Disks : Worry

The first decanate of Taurus ruled by Mercury

(Vedic/Egyptian rulership: Venus)(Vedic/Egyptian rulership: Venus)

CROWLEY:

CROWLEY: Ascendant— Ascendant— A woman with long and beautiful hair, clad in flame-colouredA woman with long and beautiful hair, clad in flame-coloured robes

robes

LIBER HERMETIS: The first decan of Taurus has the face of Mercury. Its name is

LIBER HERMETIS: The first decan of Taurus has the face of Mercury. Its name is Jaus

Jaus. It has the

. It has the

whole body of the buried Osiris, adorned with gold and dark tie-strings. It has the head of a bull

and a queen's crown and two elephants' trunks. In the middle of the horns stands the goddess

herself. This rules the climate of the Medes.

IBN EZRA: A woman with hair, who has a son, and who wears clothes partly burnt.

PICATRIX:

PICATRIX: A woman of curly hair, having a single child who is dressed in clothes like

A woman of curly hair, having a single child who is dressed in clothes like unto fire,

unto fire,

and she herself dressed in similar clothes.

and she herself dressed in similar clothes. And this is a face of plowing and working the earth, of

And this is a face of plowing and working the earth, of

sciences, geometry, of sowing seed, and making things.

AGRIPPA: In the first face of Taurus ascendeth a naked man, an Archer, Harvester or

Husbandman, and goeth forth to sow, plough, build, people, and divide the earth, according to the

rules of Geometry;

BRUNO: In the first face of Taurus is someone naked, ploughing, wearing a hat of woven straw, of

dark complexion, followed by a rustic or a woman sowing seed.

VEDIC: The first decanate of Taurus represents a woman with torn ringlets, pot bellied, with fiery

clothes, hungry & thirsty, with a penchant for gold and food. This is a female decanate and fiery.

EGYPTIAN GOD:

EGYPTIAN GOD: Serapis

Serapis (Osiris-Apis, mummified

(Osiris-Apis, mummified Apis bull)

Apis bull)

EGYPTIAN NAME FOR DECAN: Asicath

ANGELIC NAME: Kadmedie

(

Half-filled Container)

GOETIC DEMON BY DAY: Samigina (Little horse or ass)

The Fourth Spirit is Samigina, a Great Marquis. He appeareth in the form of a little Horse or The Fourth Spirit is Samigina, a Great Marquis. He appeareth in the form of a little Horse or Ass, and then into Human shape doth he change himself at the request of the Ma

Ass, and then into Human shape doth he change himself at the request of the Ma ster. Hester. He speaketh with a hoarse voice. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Inferiors. He teaches all Liberal speaketh with a hoarse voice. He ruleth over 30 Legions of Inferiors. He teaches all Liberal

Sciences, and giveth account of Dead Souls that died in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be Sciences, and giveth account of Dead Souls that died in sin. And his Seal is this, which is to be worn before the Magician when he is Invocator, etc.

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GOETIC DEMON BY NIGHT: Raum (Crow)

The Fortieth Spirit is Raum. He is a Great Earl; and appeareth at first in the Form of a Crow, but The Fortieth Spirit is Raum. He is a Great Earl; and appeareth at first in the Form of a Crow, but after the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His office is to steal Treasures after the Command of the Exorcist he putteth on Human Shape. His office is to steal Treasures out King's Houses, and to carry it whither he is commanded, and to destroy Cities and

out King's Houses, and to carry it whither he is commanded, and to destroy Cities and Dignities of Men, and to tell

Dignities of Men, and to tell all things, Past and What Is, and what Will Be; and all things, Past and What Is, and what Will Be; and to cause Loveto cause Love between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Thrones. He governeth 30 Legions of between Friends and Foes. He was of the Order of Thrones. He governeth 30 Legions of Spirits; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid.

Spirits; and his Seal is this, which wear thou as aforesaid.

NOTES

: Serapis as minotaur?: And that would put Isis (or horned Hathor) between his horns?: Serapis as minotaur?: And that would put Isis (or horned Hathor) between his horns?

Serapis (Osiris/Apis aka Asar-Hapi) was an anthropomorphic bull god created by the Greek pharaoh Ptolemy I Serapis (Osiris/Apis aka Asar-Hapi) was an anthropomorphic bull god created by the Greek pharaoh Ptolemy I that fused ancient Egypt and Greek deities as an agricultural god whose cult emphasized the Egyptian principles that fused ancient Egypt and Greek deities as an agricultural god whose cult emphasized the Egyptian principles of life after death. Egyptian images of the god show him as a mummified human with the bead of a bull. He is of life after death. Egyptian images of the god show him as a mummified human with the bead of a bull. He is crowned with the crescent moon and two plumes. He was primarily thought of as a human representation of the crowned with the crescent moon and two plumes. He was primarily thought of as a human representation of the Apis bull, sacred to Osiris. Originally, t

Apis bull, sacred to Osiris. Originally, the sacred bull at Memphis called Osirapis was worshipped after its death.he sacred bull at Memphis called Osirapis was worshipped after its death. He is often depicted with Isis, wife of

He is often depicted with Isis, wife of Osiris (who seems to be standing on the Serapis minotaur’s head in thisOsiris (who seems to be standing on the Serapis minotaur’s head in this card). Eventually Serapis was adopted by Gnostics as a symbol of the universal, transcendent God of the Pleroma card). Eventually Serapis was adopted by Gnostics as a symbol of the universal, transcendent God of the Pleroma The bovine-headed figure may also reference Suriel from the Gnostic/Mithraic animal-headed Archons of the The bovine-headed figure may also reference Suriel from the Gnostic/Mithraic animal-headed Archons of the Ophites… c.f. the selection from Origen’s C

Ophites… c.f. the selection from Origen’s C ONTRAONTRAC C ELSUM ELSUM on page 78 of this document. on page 78 of this document. His arms are folded with flail and

His arms are folded with flail and Scepter like Osiris the Pharaoh, reminding us both of fertility and the deatScepter like Osiris the Pharaoh, reminding us both of fertility and the deat h ofh of the dying and rising god… this being the downside of that cycle.

the dying and rising god… this being the downside of that cycle.

The five symbols on the spheres are Tattvas (“qualities” in Sanskrit), symbols used for scrying by the Golden The five symbols on the spheres are Tattvas (“qualities” in Sanskrit), symbols used for scrying by the Golden Dawn: Black egg for Spirit/Akasha, Blue circle for Air/Vayu, a red triangle

Dawn: Black egg for Spirit/Akasha, Blue circle for Air/Vayu, a red triangle for Fire/Tejas, silver crescent forfor Fire/Tejas, silver crescent for Water/Apas, and yellow square for Earth/Prithivi.

Water/Apas, and yellow square for Earth/Prithivi. In L

In L IBER IBER 777 777 , Crowley associates with all the Fives/Geburah: “Horus as the Lord of Force. Nephthys as the Lady , Crowley associates with all the Fives/Geburah: “Horus as the Lord of Force. Nephthys as the Lady of Severity balancing the Mercy of Isis.” And later “Ares, Lord of War. Hades, God of Fire in the partition of Severity balancing the Mercy of Isis.” And later “Ares, Lord of War. Hades, God of Fire in the partition between him and Zeus and Poseidon.”

between him and Zeus and Poseidon.” Vedic/Egyptian astrology assigns a

Vedic/Egyptian astrology assigns a different planet to this Tdifferent planet to this Taurus aurus decan…decan…

6 of Disks : Success 6 of Disks : Success

The second decanate of Taurus ruled by the Moon

(Vedic/Egyptian rulership: Mercury)(Vedic/Egyptian rulership: Mercury)

CROWLEY:

CROWLEY: Succedent— Succedent— A man of like figure (to the ascendant), with cloven hoofs like an oxA man of like figure (to the ascendant), with cloven hoofs like an ox